Risk factors for apical periodontitis in a Nigerian sub-urban adult population
AO Oginni, AA Adeleke, MO Mejabi…�- Nigerian Postgraduate�…, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Aims and objectives: To assess the risk factors of apical periodontitis (AP) in a Nigerian sub-
urban adult population and to compare the findings with those previously reported for
various population groups. Materials and methods: The study was based on a full mouth
radiographic survey of 285 patients. Patients′ age ranged from 18-60 years. All teeth were
assessed individually and data recorded for caries, fractured/cracked teeth, root fillings, and
tooth restorations. The gender, smoking habit, and frequency of dental visit were also�…
urban adult population and to compare the findings with those previously reported for
various population groups. Materials and methods: The study was based on a full mouth
radiographic survey of 285 patients. Patients′ age ranged from 18-60 years. All teeth were
assessed individually and data recorded for caries, fractured/cracked teeth, root fillings, and
tooth restorations. The gender, smoking habit, and frequency of dental visit were also�…
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